We took a trip over the weekend with my little ones to the Merrymead farm which is a diary farm and farm market located in Worcester Township, at the heart of Montgomery county, Philadelphia. Considering the fact that their mommy will get really busy very soon with a new job, I have decided to do as much fun stuffs with them as I can, before we have our whole lives readjusted to my new work schedule. These children are so lovely and we are perfect for each other. They easily fit into my interesting life and I into theirs. A true blessing.
The children were so excited especially with the thought and prospect of getting freshly made ice-cream. Their joy was in terabytes.
The first point of call was a well-designed wall with a pretty painting and holes in it, big enough for faces. I got some cute photos.
Next we went to see a really big pig called “Franklin. Franklin is 7 years old. It was just sleeping in a corner totally oblivious of the two little minis very excited to see it.
Next we went to see some goats, sheep and a donkey. The children even got to feed the goats. We spent 25 cents for each child to get a handful of “stuff” to feed the goats with.
Then we went to see a peacock that was proudly displaying its colorful wings. My children were so fascinated. My son said he would tell his friends all about it in school on Monday. When the Idiomatic expression says “As proud as a peacock”, I finally got the real meaning. That bird is so proud of itself!
Next they went to see some cow and also their little calves being fed. We also got a chance to see the cow being milked at the milking parlour. Can you believe that a cow gives an average of 5 to 8 gallons of milk a day?
That is so amazing.
My children also got to learn that a cow has four stomachs while they have just one. They are already learning biology.
The next point of call was the funny ‘cow stadiometer to measure how tall the children are.
The trip to the farm at this spring season would not be complete without a trip to the flower shop and garden. The children loved all the pretty and colorful flowers. My daughter could not resist the temptation to smell a pretty flower.
Eventually we left the place with a Calendula flower pot with its bright orange flowers specially selected by my four-year old son. Also my daughter got a cute strawberry plant.
Then we went to the wash room to wash our hands. Of course, to get rid of all the germs. Regular handwashing is very important to maintaining good health.
Finally, I took the children to the Ice-cream cream stop and they got their much desired ice-cream cones.
It was a dream come true.
That wrapped up a beautiful day to the farm.
“Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored”. -Earl Nightingale.